This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For May 31-June 6
#StaySafe #SaveLives
The coronavirus situation continues across Japan, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we recommend that you take whatever precautions necessary when leaving your home. To keep you entertained, we have some recommendations for things you can do at home this week, along with a few events happening online and around the city.
Presentation And Q&A For Families
Laurus School Primary Orientation In English
Laurus International School of Science provides children with the ability and skills they need to navigate their future, and to become innovators who can contribute positively to the world in uncertain times. Their original STEM curriculum was developed based on extensive experience as a science school. They also teach literacy, programming and Japanese language. Laurus International School of Science will be holding a primary school orientation session featuring a presentation and Q&A for families. Places are limited so reservations must be made in advance online. They ask that only one family member participates alone (without their children). All participants will be required to wear a facemask, disinfect hands and bring indoor slippers.
- Date
- SAT, JUNE 5 AND 26, 2021
- Time
- 3 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Location
- FBR Mita Bldg. 4-1-27 Mita, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PARENTS WHOSE CHILDREN WILL ENTER PRIMARY GRADE 1 IN THE 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
Together As One
Online Event: Gold Ribbon Walk 2021
Join this online event with families and friends to help spread awareness of child cancer and show compassion toward children and their families battling with the grave disease in Japan. Participants can register for support tickets in advance that come with special goodies including an original mask.
- Date
- SAT, MAY 29, 2021
- Time
- 1 P.M.-2:15 P.M.
- Location
- ONLINE (YOUTUBE) - Map
- Fee
- FREE (SUPPORT TICKETS ADULT: ¥2,000, CHILD: ¥1,000)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, ACTIVISTS FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Beers for Charity
Online Event: Great Beer Bluff
Refugee Empowerment International (REI) has organized a Beer Bluff which will take place both in-person and online. The event will be based at the Hyappa Brews warehouse in Gamagori, Aichi and connecting with participants in all parts of Japan. Participants will be provided with three beers, each containing a different secret ingredient. Our esteemed panel of three will each tell you what the secret ingredient is, but only one will reflect the truth, with the other two being complete bluffs. You can pit their palates and lie detection abilities against the panel to uncover the truth! All proceeds will go to REI to support refugees.
- Date
- SAT, JUN. 5 (MUST REGISTER BY JUN. 1)
- Time
- FROM 2 P.M.
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)
- Fee
- ¥5,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Co-imagination and Co-creation
Online Event: Media Ambition Tokyo 2021
Media Ambition Tokyo 2021 is an art festival where art meets technology. See how artists connect technology with everyday life and situations in the form of art. This year’s exhibition will have both on-site and online events, featuring a number of artworks, performances and talk shows by guests and artists.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, JUN. 8, 2021
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- ONLINE AND Tokyo City View, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION
For The Love Of The Film
Online Event: Short Shorts Film Festival 2021
Another weekend of this famous short film festivals for those of you who haven't had the chance to see it yet. Launched in 1999 as a small film festival in Harajuku that featured only six short titles by George Lucas when he was a student, this annual event has grown to become one of the largest Academy-recognized film festivals in Asia. This year, some 500 titles selected from 10,000 contestants from over 130 countries are screened online and in several locations around Tokyo. A perfect event to get some creativity and inspiration boost!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH WED, JUN. 30, 2021
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)
- Fee
- Free! (Some programs are charged)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, SOLO DATES
Divercity At Work
Indeed Rainbow Voice
In honor of diverse sexuality for Pride month in June, this Indeed Rainbow Voice online event has been organized to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ rights around the world and in Japan's corporate scene. Register now to join in on the talk, or just sit back and listen to the words of others.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH WED, JUN. 30, 2021
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: LGBTQ+ AND SUPPORTERS
Look Effortlessly Cool
Organize Your Summer Closet
As Tokyo has started to ease lockdown restrictions and we’re finally able to leave the house, it’s time to put an end to wearing sweatpants and get back on the right ‘fashion’ track! Try reorganizing your closet for summer with these new summer trends. See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FASHIONISTAS
For The Much Needed Mom Talks
Make Some Mom Friends
Mama-tomo, a word combining mama (mom) and tomodachi (friend), means a relationship that you have established with another mom via your kids. Check out five ‘hotspots’ for making mama-tomo in your neighborhood!
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- VARIED
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MOMS
Add To Your Reading List
Check Out Japanese Books to Enjoy This Summer
Visions of summer holidays often include a beach, a book, and a cocktail, but even if your summer vacation is still a long way ahead, there’s always room for a great Japanese read or two. Here are six of our very favorite Japanese summer reads. See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BOOKWORMS
Spice It Up
Try Redecorating Your Home
There are plenty of house décor items available in the market, ranging from as low as ¥100, to as lavish as ¥10,000. Depending on your budget, there are many ways to tackle the process of decorating your dwelling without breaking the bank.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
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